Are you looking for something special to add to your crochet collection? Look no further than this adorable Bosco the Deer free crochet pattern! This delightful deer is sure to be a hit with everyone who sees it. With its large antlers, sweet eyes, and friendly expression, you’ll have fun creating this unique piece of art.
Crocheting can be an incredibly relaxing activity that helps relieve stress while also producing amazing results. Whether you’re new to crocheting or experienced at it, Bosco the Deer will bring joy and satisfaction as you work through each step in making him come alive. You won’t just be crafting a cute piece of home decor; you’ll also get to express yourself creatively as well!
So let’s dive into this wonderful project together – grab your yarn and hook and let’s make Bosco the Deer! He’s sure to become one of your favorite creations in no time!
Designer: Mes Mignonneries
Material
- Cotton ricorumi: brown (056), white (001), dark brow (057), pink (065)
- Crochet hook: 3mm
- 6mm safety eyes. You may need to use smaller/larger eyes, depending on hook, yarn size
- Yarn needle
- Black embroidery thread
- Fiblerfill for stuffing
- Scissors
Size with the materials above will be about 10 cm.
Abbreviations
Mr: magic ring
Ch: chain
Sl St: slip stitch
Sc: single crochet
Inc: increase
Dec: decrease
()*: repeat till the end of round
(): total number of stiches in the round
Head & Body
Brown: A
White: B
Stuff as you go along work.
Start in A
Round 1: Mr, 6 Sc (6)
Round 2: (Inc)* (12)
Round 3: (1 Sc, Inc)* (18)
Round 4: (2 Sc, Inc)* (24)
Round 5: (3 Sc, Inc)* (30)
Round 6: (4 Sc, Inc)* (36)
Round 7: 36 Sc (36)
Round 8: (in A: 13 Sc), (in B: 3 Sc), (in A: 4 Sc), (in B: 4 Sc), (in A: 13 Sc) (36)
Round 9: (in A: 12 Sc), (in B: 5 Sc), (in A: 2 Sc), (in B: 5 Sc), (in A: 12 Sc) (36)
Round 10: (in A: (5 Sc, Inc)*2), (in B: 4 Sc, Inc), (in A: 2 Sc), (in B: 4 Sc, Inc), (in B: (5 Sc, Inc)*2) (42)
Round 11-12: (in A: 13 Sc), (in B: 16 Sc), (in A: 13 Sc) (42)
Round 13: (in A: 14 Sc), (in B: 14 Sc), (in A: 14 Sc) (42)
Round 14: (in A: 15 Sc), (in B: 12 Sc), (in A: 15 Sc) (42)
Insert the security eyes between rounds 10 and 11. Before, please make the eye patches (see next)
Round 15: (in A: (5 Sc, Dec)*2, 1 Sc), (in B: 5 Sc, Dec, 3 Sc, Dec), (in AL (5 Sc, Dec)*2, 1 Sc) (36)
Round 16: (in A: (4 Sc, Dec)*2, 1 Sc), (in B: (3 Sc, Dec)*2), (in A: (4 Sc, Dec)*2, 1 Sc) (30)
Continue in A
Round 17: in A (3 Sc, Dec)* (24)
Round 18: (2 Sc, Dec)* (18)
Round 19: (2 Sc, Inc)* (24)
Round 20: 24 Sc (24)
Round 21: (3 Sc, Inc)* (30)
Round 22-24: 30 Sc (30)
Round 25: (5 Sc, Inc)* (36)
Round 26-29: 26 Sc (36)
Round 30: (5 Sc, Inc)* (42)
Round 31: 42 Sc (42)
Round 32: through back loops only (5 Sc, Dec)* (36)
Finish to stuff.
Round 33: (2 Sc, Dec)* (27)
Round 34: (1 Sc, Dec)* (18)
Round 35: (Dec)* (9)
Round 36: (1 Sc, Dec)* (6)
Fasten off and close. Embroider the eyelashes and muzzle with black embroidery thread, cheeks with pink one and spots with white one.
Ears (x2)
In brown.
Round 1: Mr, 4 Sc (4)
Round 2: (1 Sc, Inc)* (6)
Round 3: (2 Sc, Inc)* (8)
Round 4-5: 8 Sc (8)
Sew the ears on the top of the head.
Wood (x2)
In dark brown.
Big woods (2)
Round 1: Mr, 4 Sc (4)
Round 2: (1 Sc, Inc)* (6)
Round 3-6: 6 Sc (6)
Little woods (x2)
Round 1: Mr, 4 Sc (4)
Round 2: (1 Sc, Inc)* (6)
Round 3: 6 Sc (6)
Sew big and little woods together.
Arms (x2)
Start in dark brown.
Round 1: Mr, 4 Sc (4)
Round 2: (1 Sc, Inc)* (6)
Round 3: 6 Sc (6)
Continue in brown
Round 4-8: 6 Sc (6)
Tail
Inner part,
In white.
Round 1: Mr, 6 Sc (6)
Round 2: (Inc)* (12)
Outer ears
In brown
Round 1: Mr, 6 Sc (6)
Round 2: (Inc)* (12)
At the end of round 2, do not fasten off. We will now crochet the inner and outer ears together. Place the backs of the inner and outer ears together.
Round 3: Continue from the end of round 2 of the outer ear, Ch 1, Sc in each of next 12 st through both the inner and outer ear layers.
Sew the arms and the tail to the body.
